"Mark Twin once wrote: "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Well, for contemporary women, it's not that simple. It is time to recognize that the disquieting emotions women feel about their changing looks are reflections of a deeper, more complex experience than what has traditionally and automatically been labeled as superficial vanity. We all need to accept the reality that our sense of well-being is at least partly invested in the face we present to the world. Our appearance matters in spite of, and perhaps even because of, all the advances that have led us to live long and productive lives.
Let's face it: looking and feeling great matters at every age, and it is time to bring this topic into the conversations among smart and thoughtful women."
From the book, face it, What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change
It's time to have this conversation. How do you feel about your changing face and body? I want to use this blog to talk about my experience with aging, both physical and psychological, and would love to have some honest feedback from you about your feelings.
The second, and more important thing I want is to change the concept of what it means to age. I am finding that while I am not wild about the physical changes to my body, I am more self-confident than I have ever been. Maturity brings a wonderful sense of knowing who I am and realizing that I am much more than I ever imagined!
How do you feel about it all?
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